Modern Table Lamps
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Period: 1970s
Modern Robert Sonneman Chrome and Brass Table Lamp, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A '70s Modern Robert Sonneman designed rectangular chrome and brass desk or table lamp, circa 1970s. Chrome with brass stripe down front and back; lamp is marked 'Sonneman' on lower ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Italian 1970s Modern Sculptural Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A statement piece of Italian modern design, circa 1970. This table lamp is a sculpture in glass, metal and light in table lamp form. The large shade is handblown Murano glass in pale grey. It rests securely atop a charcoal grey black textured enamel metal column and has a large polished chrome dish cover with hole. A beautiful example of Italian modern design from the 1970s. Requires one standard bulb. The diameter of the shade is 17" and the total height of the piece is 12.5". Located in The showplace Antique + Design Center...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Abstract Stoneware Lamp by Mallet La Borne, 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Rare stoneware lamp by Mallet with abstract decoration in ceramic glaze,
circa 1970.
Sold with lampshade white cotton (lampshade dimensions: 17.7 x 15.7 x 15 inches / 45 x 40 x...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Black Lacquer and Gold Tone Table Lamp in the Manner of Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A late 1970s chic large rectangular black lacquered wood box is framed in gold tone metal and sits on a platform of the same. While all wiring is new, the shade is original, and does...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Travertine and Chrome Modern Skyscraper Lamps, 1970s Pair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From a beautiful professionally designed Palm Springs estate, with gorgeous designer 1970s furniture and art, are these pair of travertine and chrome skyscraper lamps...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Chrome
Large Studded Cylinder Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large studded cylinder table lamp.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Geometric Marble Table Lamp
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This marble table lamp is a design of the 1970s.
The marble mosaic is fixed on a wooden base.
The copper inlay accentuate the geometric design.
This impressive lamp is in very goo...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Glass Table Lamp by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Haderslev, DK
The model is called Sakura which means cherry blossom. Made by Holmegaard designed by Michael Bang.
The decoration is lavender and unique styled.
Brushed nickel rod and comes w...
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel
1970s Pala Desk Lamp by D. C. Arnoldi for Luci Illuminazione D'interni of Italy
Located in New York, NY
This adjustable desk lamp was designed by D. C. Arnoldi for Italian lighting company Luci illuminaznione d'interni, circa 1970. The company was founded in 1966 and quickly became known for their original and innovative designs of modern lighting. Luci has an impressive list of Italian designs who have worked for the company. In 1989, the company renamed itself LuciItalia and continued its identity as a producer of high quality and decorative modern design lighting. Here we have an example of an earlier Luci piece form the 1970s. It features an exterior chocolate brown enamel shade and screw on table mount. The interior of the shade is off white enamel and has a chrome socket cover over the standard socket. Underneath and inside the shade is stamped the company name "LUCI illumination d'interns", the model name "Pala mod 490" and "Designer: D C Arnold, Made in Italy." The brown enamel knob...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Molini Clear and Black Lucite Column Table or Desk Lamp Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This handsome and modern square lucite lamp is clear in the center banded by a black lucite base and top. It has a polished steel column in the center that looks like it is floating. It is in excellent condition and makes for a sensational desk or table lamp. This vintage lamp was never ever used. It has the two socket pull chains and is completely rewired. It also has the graduating stem pole to make a little higher. All is original inclusive of the finial. It is 7" H from the top to the bottom of the light bulb socket. It was made by the NY showroom Molini Southard from the time period. It is from the 1980s. New, never used. This great lucite square column lamp...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
A Rare 1970s Studio Graphite & Ceramic Tall Table Lamp
Located in Bellport, NY
This is a knockout lamp, the ceramic is hand painted in a deep colbalt blue and sea green which drips down into the graphite surface.Original hand made black linen tall drum shade. B...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Sirmos Plaster of Paris White Woven Roped and Tasseled Lamps Pair of Vintage
By Sirmos
Located in North Miami, FL
These monumental pair of Sirmos plaster of Paris white square lamps with original round plaster finial balls are textural, dimensional and make a great presence. They have been fully...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Italian "Dove" Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
A rare an unusual lamp in the form of a dove.
This lamp has been hand fitted with reed and inlaid with brass.
Incredible detail and craftsmanship in creating this work.
The brass ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Patinated Metal Table Lamps by Jay Spectre
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very elegant pair of Monochromatic table lamps with a silver stripped ribbon and speckled black pattern. Height is 22 to top of the socket. In excellent vintage condition with minima...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Brown Ceramic and Brass Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Brown ceramic and brass lamp. Has a decorative pattern to the brass.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gaeteno Sciolari Table Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of chrome elipse Getano Sciolari Table Lamps.
Elipse : 3.5 D, 5"W
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Lightolier Gooseneck Desk Reading Lamp
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable desk, reading lamp. Classic Post Modern design in the Italian School.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of Table Lamps by Christian Kreckels
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of table lamps designed and signed by Christian Kreckels
Made of white resin and brass
Period: 1970s.
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Richard Lindley for Steve Chase Custom One of a Kind Brass Disc Table Lamp.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
So proud to offer a lamp made by the legendary lamp maker Richard Lindley. He had a shop on Melrose Place in Los Angeles in the 60s and 70s and made custom lamps for the most famous ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian modern Table lamps Fluette by Giuliana Gramigna for Quattrifolio, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Table lamps Fluette by Giuliana Gramigna for Quattrifolio, 1970s
Pair of table lamps mod. Fluette with double bulb and cylindrical lampshade black externally and white...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian modernT Black aluminum table lamp Noce by Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modernT Black aluminum table lamp Noce by Castiglioni for Flos, 1970s
Table or floor lamp mod. Noce, with a rounded shape, with a black painted aluminum structure and a trans...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Italian Modern Cocoon Table Lamp Area Curva by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern cocoon table lamp area curva by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s.
Table lamp mod. Area curva with lampshade with an irregular square shape curved in cocoon. The lamp...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Table Lamps Mezzachimera by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Table lamps mod. Mezzachimera by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
Pair of iconic and elegant table lamps mod. Mezzachimera in opaline plexiglass with an irregular...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Svane Stone AB, Table Lamp, Stone, Fabric, Sweden, c. 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A stone table lamp designed and produced by Svane Stone AB, Sweden, c. 1970s.
Sold with fabric lampshade(s)
Dimensions of lamp (inches) : 11.87 x 7.06 x 4.43 (Height x Width x De...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Socket takes standard E-26 medium base bulb.
There is no maximum wattage stated on the fixture.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pine
Lumenform Table Lamp
By Lumenform
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Lumenform table lamp from 1970s Italy. IN chrome plated aluminum and black textured steel. Fully rewired with three (3) E26 medium based sockets, ready to be used in the USA.
...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
French 1970's Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant 1970's bronze sculpture with nickel frame table lamp fitted with oblong silk hardback lampshade.
Measurement include the shade.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Nickel, Bronze, Metal
Vintage Italian Red Marble Columnar Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful hand-carved red marble table lamp from Italy. Circa 1970s. Charming geometrical shape.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
"Fungo" Table Lamp by Gabriella Crespi
Located in San Francisco, CA
A brass and plexiglass "fungo" table lamp by Gabriella Crespi.
Signed.
Original European wiring. Some oxidization to the brass base, mast...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Snail Table Lamp in Yellow Lacquered Metal by G. Raimondi, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
The snail table lamp in yellow lacquered metal. Designed by G. Raimondi for Studioluce, Italy, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Set Three Cubes Glass and Brass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern set three cubes glass and brass, Italy, 1970s
with their clean lines and impeccable artisanal construction, these cube lights are as versatile as it beautiful, bl...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
"Venere" Table Light by Poliarte
By Poliarte
Located in New York, NY
A very rare light by Poliarte. The cast glass creates a sculptural effect that looks similar to lava. The glass's incredible texture and volume creates a wonderful play with the ligh...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern table lamps for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage table lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern table lamps made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original table lamps, popular names associated with this style include Artemide, Flos, Pablo Designs, and Vistosi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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